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EPR detection and characterization of lignin peroxidase porphyrin pi-cation radical. 1996

A Khindaria, and S D Aust

Biotechnology Center, Utah State University, Logan 84322-4705, USA.

Lignin peroxidase (LiP) from Phanerochaete chrysosporium catalyzes the H2O2 dependent one- and two-electron oxidations of substrates. The catalytic cycle involves the oxidation of ferric-LiP by H2O2 by two electrons to compound I, which is an oxoferryl heme and a free radical. It has been speculated that the unpaired electron is in a pi delocalized porphyrin radical. However, no direct evidence for the presence of the free radical has been reported. We present electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection and characterization of compound I of LiP. The LiP compound I EPR signal is different than those reported previously for compound I of horseradish peroxidase and chloroperoxidase. However, the EPR signal of compound I of LiP (axial g tensor extending from gperpendicular = 3.42 to gparallel approximately 2) is very similar to the EPR signals of compound I of ascorbate peroxidase and catalase from Micrococcus lysodeikticus, in which the radical has been identified as a porphyrin pi-cation radical. On the basis of the analysis of our data and comparison with the earlier published results for compounds I of other peroxidases, we interpret the LiP compound I signal by a model for exchange coupling between an S = 1 oxyferryl [Fe = O]2+ moiety and a porphyrin pi-cation radical (S = 1/2) [Schulz, C.E., et al. (1979) FEBS Lett. 103, 102-105]. The exchange coupling is characterized by ferromagnetic rather than an antiferromagnetic interaction between the two species. The ferric-Lip EPR signal suggests that the iron in the heme is in near perfect orthogonal symmetry and provides additional evidence of the ferromagnetic interaction between the oxoferryl iron center and the porphyrin pi-cation radical.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D010084	Oxidation-Reduction	A chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred from one molecule to another. The electron-donating molecule is the reducing agent or reductant; the electron-accepting molecule is the oxidizing agent or oxidant. Reducing and oxidizing agents function as conjugate reductant-oxidant pairs or redox pairs (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p471).	Redox,Oxidation Reduction
D010544	Peroxidases		Ovoperoxidase
D011166	Porphyrins	A group of compounds containing the porphin structure, four pyrrole rings connected by methine bridges in a cyclic configuration to which a variety of side chains are attached. The nature of the side chain is indicated by a prefix, as uroporphyrin, hematoporphyrin, etc. The porphyrins, in combination with iron, form the heme component in biologically significant compounds such as hemoglobin and myoglobin.	Porphyrin
D002412	Cations	Positively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis.	Cation
D004578	Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy	A technique applicable to the wide variety of substances which exhibit paramagnetism because of the magnetic moments of unpaired electrons. The spectra are useful for detection and identification, for determination of electron structure, for study of interactions between molecules, and for measurement of nuclear spins and moments. (From McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 7th edition) Electron nuclear double resonance (ENDOR) spectroscopy is a variant of the technique which can give enhanced resolution. Electron spin resonance analysis can now be used in vivo, including imaging applications such as MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING.	ENDOR,Electron Nuclear Double Resonance,Electron Paramagnetic Resonance,Paramagnetic Resonance,Electron Spin Resonance,Paramagnetic Resonance, Electron,Resonance, Electron Paramagnetic,Resonance, Electron Spin,Resonance, Paramagnetic
D005290	Ferric Compounds	Inorganic or organic compounds containing trivalent iron.	Compounds, Ferric
D005609	Free Radicals	Highly reactive molecules with an unsatisfied electron valence pair. Free radicals are produced in both normal and pathological processes. Free radicals include reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). They are proven or suspected agents of tissue damage in a wide variety of circumstances including radiation, damage from environment chemicals, and aging. Natural and pharmacological prevention of free radical damage is being actively investigated.	Free Radical
D006418	Heme	The color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.	Ferroprotoporphyrin,Protoheme,Haem,Heme b,Protoheme IX
D006861	Hydrogen Peroxide	A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.	Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2),Hydroperoxide,Oxydol,Perhydrol,Superoxol,Peroxide, Hydrogen
D001487	Basidiomycota	A phylum of fungi that produce their sexual spores (basidiospores) on the outside of the basidium. It includes forms commonly known as mushrooms, boletes, puffballs, earthstars, stinkhorns, bird's-nest fungi, jelly fungi, bracket or shelf fungi, and rust and smut fungi.	Basidiomycetes,Basidiomycete,Basidiomycotas